Damar Hamlin

Damar Hamlin Successfully Weaned from the Ventilator

Let’s try to remember how we all came together as one voice this week, unified in prayer and well-wishes for this fine young man!

“See, in all our searching, the only thing we’ve found that makes the emptiness bearable is each other.” – David Morse, as Ted Arroway (Contact) 1997

Breaking News About Damar Hamlin!

He is waking up and following commands, even holding his family’s hands! Early signs show that he is neurologically intact!

Commotio Cordis Explained

During Monday night football, Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin worried the nation after going into cardiac arrest. Dr. Ray Singer, Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital’s chief of cardiac surgery explained to us how this rare incident occurs. Our thoughts are with Hamlin’s family, friends, and teammates.

Prayers for Damar Hamlin and his family!

To be clear, I am not one of his treating physicians, but as an experienced observer, I wish to provide you with an explanation of the tragic event and the advanced life support that he has received. Life is so precious. Thank you to the NFL Medical Staff, Cincinnati EMS, and the University of Cincinnati Health System.

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Dr. Raymond Singer

Dr. Singer has been in practice since 1992 and has, to date, performed over 8,215 surgeries. His practice interests include complex valve, coronary and aneurysm surgery, as well as prevention and treatment of lung cancer.


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